Car Crash in Līvāni; Driver Flees with Weapon-Like Object, Police Search Underway
On Friday afternoon in Līvāni, a Volkswagen Passat driver caused a collision with an oncoming BMW, then fled the scene while brandishing an object resembling a weapon. No injuries reported, and a criminal investigation has been launched.
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On June 12, 2026, at around 3 PM local time, a traffic accident occurred on Rīgas Street in Līvāni. The driver of a Volkswagen Passat, for reasons yet unknown, swerved into the oncoming lane and collided with a BMW. After the crash, the driver exited his vehicle and left the scene.
Witness accounts and a video shared on messaging platforms show the man holding an object that appears to be a weapon. Some witnesses were so alarmed that they fled the area by car. Initial police information also confirms that the man was carrying a "weapon-like object."
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. The State Police have initiated criminal proceedings. The suspect's identity has been established, but he has not yet been apprehended; a search is ongoing. Police are conducting procedural steps to clarify the circumstances of the event.
